Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Dr. Betsy Cook
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
NRL Program Coordinator
Nate Bricker & Scott Schumann
Annex C, Room 1106
Liaison, N.O.L.S.
Kirk Nichols
Annex C, Room 1107
Departmental Notes
For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENTS ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING FOR ALL 1120 THROUGH 2015 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS. Follow this link for photographs of the Natural Resources Learning outdoor adventure courses: www.nrluutah.smugmug.com.
Attention: Classroom assignments may change between the time you
register and when classes begin. Please check your class schedule for the latest classroom location
information before attending class.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 14 only. Field trip May 18-19. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1055
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 13
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 14 only. Field trip May 18-19. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 23 only. Field trip July 27- July 28. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sun through 9pm Mon. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 2596
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 23 only. Field trip July 27- July 28. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sun through 9pm Mon. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 5 only. Field trip June 22-23. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 3304
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 5 only. Field trip June 22-23. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 22 only. Field trip June 1-2. Overnight camping one night, 9 A.M. Sat through 9 P.M. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 6210
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 22 only. Field trip June 1-2. Overnight camping one night, 9 A.M. Sat through 9 P.M. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Class meets at Murray Campus. For directions call 266-5341. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 11 only. Field trip Jul 19-21. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 2868
- Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 1
Class meets at Murray Campus. For directions call 266-5341. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 11 only. Field trip Jul 19-21. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting.Class meets July 9 only. Field trip July 12-13 (Fri-Sat). Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley single- track.
PRTL 1140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
- Class Number: 7991
- Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $41.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting.Class meets July 9 only. Field trip July 12-13 (Fri-Sat). Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley single- track.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Class meets May 14. Shooting sessions May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 2. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1196
- Instructor: ORFANOS, AMANDA M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Class meets May 14. Shooting sessions May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 2. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 21 only. Field trips May 21, June 21, and July 26 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. Contact Bruce Christenson: paddleskibruce@gmail.com.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 2603
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 21 only. Field trips May 21, June 21, and July 26 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. Contact Bruce Christenson: paddleskibruce@gmail.com.
PRTL 1222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 7 only. Field trip June 14-16. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
- Class Number: 1952
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 7 only. Field trip June 14-16. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 10 only. Field trip July 13, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1235
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 10 only. Field trip July 13, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 09 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 12-14. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 7123
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 09 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 12-14. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 27 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 05-07. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. No overnight camping. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. Class meets at Murray campus, 5282 South 320 West Suite D110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 7122
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 27 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 05-07. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. No overnight camping. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. Class meets at Murray campus, 5282 South 320 West Suite D110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 4, 11. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellanous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801) 581-8969.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 4047
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $85.00
- Seats Available: 14
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 4, 11. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellanous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801) 581-8969.
PRTL 1238 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Students who have not taken Rock 1 will need to pass a Rockreation belay test. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC.) Climbing May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 03, 10.
PRTL 1238 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb II
- Class Number: 6909
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $85.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Students who have not taken Rock 1 will need to pass a Rockreation belay test. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC.) Climbing May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 03, 10.
PRTL 1253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 20 only. Field Trip May 31 through June 2. Camping.
PRTL 1253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk
- Class Number: 7306
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $35.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 20 only. Field Trip May 31 through June 2. Camping.
PRTL 1263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills include: rappelling, belaying, locking off mid rappel, anchor building, canyon evaluation, rigginf, freeing stuck gear and more. Class meets June 05 and June 12. Field trip June 14-16. Car camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 8048
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $120.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills include: rappelling, belaying, locking off mid rappel, anchor building, canyon evaluation, rigginf, freeing stuck gear and more. Class meets June 05 and June 12. Field trip June 14-16. Car camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969. Overnight camping.